Scrapbook Calendar
How about making a personalized calendar for your loved one? I did this a few years ago for a couple people, and even though it was a lot of work, it was more than worth it. Blank calendars are available at most craft stores. Before you make your calendar, think about the various months and search your collection of photos and memorabilia that will remind the person of an event from that month. Gather some favorite quotes or sayings as well.
Since the calendar is meant to be personalized, choose some special days for the person you are giving it to and be sure to mark those on the calendar. Don’t forget to include silly days like ice cream day, celebrity birthdays, or take your dog to work day.

Scrapbook of Old Photos
You know all those great black and white photos you have of ancestors that you don’t know what to do with? Use them to create a special scrapbook. Find out their birthdays, anniversary, and other special facts about their life. Write out your memories of the person as journal entries. Be sure to make a copy of the photos so you don’t ruin the originals.

Recipe Scrapbook
Is there someone new to your family who might enjoy these? Or someone who constantly complains that they can’t remember how to make an old family favorite? A recipe scrapbook is the perfect idea. Gather favorite recipes, preferably written on recipe cards in the original handwriting, and create a mini scrapbook complete with photos. Use photos of the creator of the recipe or of a family gathering where the food is being enjoyed.

Shadowbox
Perhaps you want to highlight one person photo or event. Use scrapbook paper, quotes, and photos to create a one-of-a-kind shadowbox.
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Scrapbooking Gift Ideas

 Were there favorite family foods of your childhood, foods your Alzheimer’s family member prepared and served? Do you have or use these recipes? 

Why not collect them into a recipe book or scrapbook for your use and to pass along as a family legacy? Here are a variety of ideas for collecting and assemblying recipes for collection.

• These can be collected on 3 x 5 cards and put into a file.
• There are special recipe books you can purchase for acquiring family recipes.
• Have family members also write down memories associated with the recipe and add this to a recipe book.
• Collect pictures associated with special occasions when these recipes are served.
• Put the recipes on a computer disk that the bride can put on her computer and print off as she desires.

What have you done with recipes? Any other ideas or suggestions.?

©2008 Mary Emma Allen

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Collecting Alzheimer’s Family Member’s Recipes